Robinson is Chief Technology Officer for Rob-See-Co
Elkhorn, NE (January 13, 2025) – Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company located in Elkhorn, NE, announced Jim Robinson, Chief Technology Officer, has been elected to the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) Board of Directors starting in 2025.
IPSA represents nearly 100 seed companies from more than 25 states, Canada, and Mexico, who produce and sell corn, soybeans, small grain and forage seed. The Association also has over 100 associate and affiliate members, representing all facets of the seed industry.
The IPSA’s Board of Directors guides the policies and activities of the organization.
Robinson is the Chief Technology Officer of Rob-See-Co, overseeing product management, product licensing, supplier relationships, pricing, and a range of additional responsibilities as the company continues to grow and innovate.
Robinson's connection to the seed industry runs deep, rooted in his family’s legacy with the JC Robinson Seed Company — the western half of Golden Harvest prior to its sale to Syngenta.
Growing up immersed in the world of agriculture, Robinson began working in the corn nursery in 1998, aspiring to become a corn breeder. This passion led to a degree in Genetics at Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Diego.
When Rob-See-Co was launched in 2013, Robinson returned to the family business, taking on roles in product evaluation and management. By 2021, his extensive experience and deep industry knowledge positioned him to assume his current leadership role.
"I am honored to join the IPSA Board of Directors and contribute to advancing the independent seed industry,” says Robinson. “I look forward to working with this talented group of leaders to support innovation, sustainability, and growth for our members and the farmers we serve."
About Rob-See-Co
Rob-See-Co is an independent seed company with regional expertise, providing customers with access to leading genetics and traits through the Rob-See-Co and Innotech® seed brands. Rob-SeeCo also sells Masters Choice specialty silage and forage products, as well as Streamline Ag seeddriven crop inputs. Rob-See-Co works alongside its customers, building strong relationships and helping them plant the right seed for their long-term success, while keeping the process friendly, straightforward and simple. To learn more, visit www.robseeco.com.
IPSA Board
- Scott Sanders, President, Peterson Farm Seed
- Aaron Conaway, 1st Vice President, Total Seed Production
- Ben Green, 2nd Vice President, Purple Ribbon Seeds
- Shane Ohlde, Ohlde Seed
- Jeff Renk, Renk Seed
- Colin Steen, Legacy Seed
- Seth Hill, Champion Seed
- Chris Latham, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds
- Jim Robinson, Rob-See-Co
- Kevin Cavanaugh, Associate Director, Peterson Corn Genetics
- Matt Shipton, Associate Director, MayerSeedLine
- Jim Schweigert, ASTA/IPSA Liaison, Gro Alliance